Security Architect

• Provide Security Architecture thought leadership and subject-matter expertise to help business and project teams understand the security impacts of proposed system changes and solutions.
• Assess whether proposed solutions comply with the Group Information Risk Policy and remain within the organisation's agreed risk appetite.
• Analyse non-normative flows across systems, applications, and proposed solutions to identify security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Determine the security control components, countermeasures, and design requirements needed to address identified risks.
• Develop conceptual and logical security architecture designs for proposed solutions.
• Define security controls across areas including:
• Identity and Access
• Data and Media Protection
• Security Information and Event Management
• Communications
• Configurations
• Vulnerability Management
• Determine appropriate security controls to address identified risks while considering technical capability, business benefit, and commercial implications.
• Manage technical deviations and significant risks, including recommending alternative solutions or compensating controls to reduce potential impacts.
• Influence senior management, sponsors, project leaders, and technical stakeholders to update solution requirements and reflect relevant security needs.
• Manage significant architectural decisions to ensure secure outcomes and compliance with appropriate governance practices.
• Support required notifications and engagement with Technology Architecture Forums.
• Leverage and update existing security control reference patterns.
• Develop new security patterns that describe integration approaches, use cases, reusable components, and technical references for enterprise security capabilities.
• Proactively manage security risk and assurance requirements when developing designs that may change the organisation's risk posture.
• Support compliance with applicable internal security policies, governance requirements, and risk management expectations.
• Engage with business domain executives, Product Owners, technology delivery teams, Release Train Engineers, Architecture and Strategy teams, and Governance, Risk and Compliance stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted security adviser to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Influence the security aspects of relevant target-state architectures and central technology roadmaps.
• Coach and mentor others in the practical application of security and risk management concepts, principles, strategies, and relevant industry standards.
• Support the professional development of colleagues by sharing security knowledge and helping them develop relevant capabilities.

• At least 10 years of experience in the technology industry.
• At least 2 years of Security Architecture experience; or at least 5 years of Solution Architecture experience with significant security exposure.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong experience in business engagement and stakeholder influence.
• Ability to provide fact-based analysis when navigating complex security and architectural topics.
• Ability to assess proposed solutions against information risk policies, security requirements, and agreed risk appetite.
• Strong understanding of conceptual and logical security architecture models and controls.
• Ability to analyse systems, applications, solution designs, and non-standard flows to identify security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Experience determining appropriate security controls, countermeasures, alternative solutions, and compensating controls.
• Understanding of security architecture domains such as Identity and Access, Data and Media Protection, Security Information and Event Management, Communications, Configurations, and Vulnerability Management.
• Ability to balance security changes and technical capability with commercial considerations and business benefits.
• Strong commercial acumen, business alignment, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage significant architectural decisions and engage effectively with senior management, sponsors, project leaders, and architecture governance forums.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or applying security control reference patterns and enterprise security capabilities.
• Strong understanding of security risk, assurance, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate security concerns clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations and influence stakeholders toward secure outcomes.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Demonstrated capabilities in:
• Decision Quality
• Strategic Mindset
• Situational Adaptability
• Self-Awareness
• Courage
• Ensuring Accountability

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Relevant security certifications, such as CSSP.
• Architecture or technology-related certifications, such as SABSA or Cloud Security certifications.

Our client is a prominent European-based technology consultancy with over 30 years of global expertise in digital transformation. They specialize in engineering next-generation core systems and high-scale data solutions for industry leaders within the Financial Services, Insurance, and Manufacturing sectors. Operating a robust network across more than 20 countries, the firm is at the forefront of integrating advanced automation and modern engineering workflows into the software development lifecycle. With a strong commitment to technical excellence and a distributed global delivery model, they offer senior experts the chance to lead complex modernization initiatives. This is an ideal environment for those looking to influence the future of digital banking and large-scale enterprise architecture.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Global Innovation Hub: Be part of a prestigious European technology firm with a 30-year legacy, working on large-scale digital transformation projects for top-tier global financial institutions.
• Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Engage with an AI-centric environment where you are encouraged to leverage advanced AI-assisted development tools (like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code) to redefine engineering productivity.
• Expert Collaboration: Work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds in an international setting that fosters professional growth and cultural exchange.
• Continuous Upskilling: Access specialized training programs, including professional English courses and advanced certifications in Cloud, Architecture, and emerging technologies like Smart Contracts.
• Competitive & Transparent Rewards: Enjoy a robust compensation package featuring a guaranteed 13th-month salary, performance-based bonuses, and premium health insurance for your peace of mind.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a flexible Hybrid working model and extensive annual leave, allowing you to balance professional excellence with personal well-being.
• High-Impact Projects: Direct your expertise toward modernizing next-generation core systems that power the daily lives of millions in the banking and fintech sectors.